Gold Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A little panoramic from this morning’s sunrise at Birdseye Dock in Stratford Connecticut. I shot a series of 5 images and stitched them together in Lightroom creating this 16x9 crop. Was a bit windy and the clouds were moving in but there was a good little burn. Glad I got out of bed early !!
A little panoramic from this morning’s sunrise at Birdseye Dock in Stratford Connecticut. I shot a series of 5 images and stitched them together in Lightroom creating this 16x9 crop. Was a bit windy and the clouds were moving in but there was a good little burn. Glad I got out of bed early !!
Nice beach, picnic tables. Park done the street if you don't have the Darien sticker.
Nice lake, gorgeous all year long.
Nice beach, picnic tables. Park done the street if you don't have the Darien Beach sticker.

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Where to stay in Gold Coast

Downtown Stamford

Downtown Stamford

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Stamford, you might make a stop by sights like Stamford Public Library - Ferguson Library and Stamford Center for the Arts.

Downtown Stamford
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Rowayton

The beaches and live music are just a few features travellers like about Rowayton. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Historic South Norwalk are a few top places to visit.

Rowayton
Stamford City Harbor Point Landscape with tall office buildings, park benches, boardwalk footpaths, and moored boats at the dock on a dramatic stormy winter in Connecticut

Cove - East Side - Shippan

While visiting Cove - East Side - Shippan, you might make a stop by sights like West Beach and Chelsea Piers.

Cove - East Side - Shippan
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Fairfield Beach

While visiting Fairfield Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Penfield Beach and Fairfield Beach.

Fairfield Beach
Rocky pier on a cloudy day - Panorama view of Harbor View, Stamford City, Connecticut

South End

Though South End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stamford Town Center and Stamford Center for the Arts.

South End
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South Norwalk

While visiting South Norwalk, you might make a stop by sights like Historic South Norwalk and Norwalk Maritime Aquarium.

South Norwalk
EVEN Hotel Norwalk by IHG

EVEN Hotel Norwalk by IHG

3.5 out of 5
426 Main Ave, Route 7 Norwalk CT
The price is NZ$250 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$250
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norwalk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,078 reviews)
Staff was nice . Breakfast was good but over priced

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

EVEN Hotel Norwalk by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Stamford

DoubleTree by Hilton Stamford

3.5 out of 5
1 First Stamford Pl Stamford CT
The price is NZ$268 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$268
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stamford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The position of the desk next to the air-conditioning vent is not ideal. Perhaps a switched position with the bureau/TV is better.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Stamford
Amsterdam Hotel

Amsterdam Hotel

2 out of 5
19 Clarks Hill Ave Stamford CT
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,742 reviews)
Room was

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Stamford Suites

Stamford Suites

4 out of 5
720 Bedford St Stamford CT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
6.4/10 (98 reviews)
Nice clean rooms the bedding was comfortable, it smelled good walking in, I will be staying in this hotel in the next time I'm in Stamford.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Stamford Suites
Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn

Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn

3.5 out of 5
93 East Avenue Norwalk CT
Stay at this historic aparthotel in Norwalk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Norwalk Islands and Stepping Stones Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
Great space would be better if there were kuerig cups to go with the machine in the kitchen

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn
DUNE Fairfield Beach

DUNE Fairfield Beach

3 out of 5
1160 Reef Rd Fairfield CT
Stay at this beach apartment in Fairfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Penfield Beach and Fairfield Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
The room was spotless and cozy and the location couldn't be better!

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

DUNE Fairfield Beach
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Popular places to visit

Stamford City Skyline, skyscrapers, and church buildings in Connecticut, modern metropolitan street landscape with business and cultural landmark architectures in New England of America

Stamford Town Center

You can do some window-shopping at Stamford Town Center during your stay in Stamford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Stamford Town Center
Photo taken from the fishing bridge in Little Torch Key across from Veterans Memorial Park.

Greenwich Avenue

During your visit to Greenwich, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Greenwich Avenue. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

Greenwich Avenue
Switch Tower Train Museum

Historic South Norwalk

Find out about the history of Norwalk when you take a trip to Historic South Norwalk. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Historic South Norwalk
Glasshouse by Phillip Johnson, we went there in November and we were able to see it when the Sun is setting. Stunning!!

The Glass House

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Glass House during your travels in New Canaan. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

The Glass House
Harbor Sunset with no Boats

Fairfield Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fairfield Beach during your trip to Fairfield?

Fairfield Beach
A different view of Bridgeport

Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District

You can learn about the history of Bridgeport when you stop by Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this walkable area.

Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District

Cities near Gold Coast

Clouds reflected in the Saugatuck Resevoir, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Fairfield

Some old wood pier post at “BLUE HOUR” love the blue hour long exposures!! Walnut Beach Area Milford, Connecticut

Milford

Westport Compo Beach, CT

Westport

Hudson Valley Nights

Port Chester

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